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Magister Thesis in Human Geography

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Spring Term 2026

About the course

The course comprises an independently written thesis work. The student chooses the subject in consultation with the supervisor or coordinator.

Are you interested in what students think about the course? If you send an email to Fredrik Gärling, you can receive the latest course evaluation.

Application and eligibility

Magister Thesis in Human Geography, 15 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Spring Term 2026 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

24 March 2026

Ends

7 June 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

Univ: 180 ECTS, at least 90 ECTS of which in human geography, or equivalently. In addition to this, another 30 ETS on advanced level in human geography, or equivalently, is required.

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.

Application code

UMU-A2921

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Geography
Contactperson for the course is:
Örjan Pettersson